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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Dr Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), speaks with The New Times journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

What it takes to build vaccine manufacturing capacity in emerging markets

Saturday, November 15, 2025

A baby born after a successful Intra-Uterine Transfusion (IUT) at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) is now 2.5 months old and in good health, hospital officials announced on November 14.

Baby thriving after rare in-womb blood transfusion at Kigali hospital

Friday, November 14, 2025

Officials pose for a photo at the launch of Kura Nawe programme at the Gacuriro Technical Secondary School on November 5. Courtesy

Mainstreaming health information and services in TVET: The launch of ‘Kura Nawe’

Friday, November 14, 2025

A nurse assists a mother with her newborn at a hospital in Kigali on January 1, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Life after birth: How mothers should cope with postpartum depression

Friday, November 14, 2025

A new study has found that moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Moderate coffee intake may reduce risk of irregular heartbeats, study shows

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Some students who will benefit from the newly launched Bridge Programme by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) and the University of Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

How CMU-Africa, UR's Bridge Program is boosting students' STEM expertise

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

A student carefully arranges a mosquito net on his bed before heading to class. The country has recorded more than 91,000 malaria cases, with 87 percent concentrated in 15 districts. Courtesy

Schools strengthen malaria prevention as cases rise

Saturday, November 08, 2025

A veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025

psoriasis, a chronic skin disease

Skin conditions: Psoriasis patients speak out on stigma and neglect

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Kigali citizens during a walk to raise awareness on the Breast Cancer. Courtesy

The fears and myths keeping women from early breast cancer checks

Friday, October 31, 2025

The new research has revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day could help people sleep better that same night. Internet

Eating fruits, vegetables during day improves sleep, study finds

Thursday, October 30, 2025

A worker conducts a spraying exercise a house in Bugesera. RBC has started spraying homes in 28 sectors most affected by the disease, including areas in Gisagara, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, and

How Rwanda is managing malaria surge amid rainy season

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Ambassador Joan Wiegman of the Netherlands in Rwanda (second, right) and Ambassador Einat Weiss of Israel (second, left) joined by hundreds of residents of Kigali on a walk to raise awareness about breast cancer on October 24. Courtesy

Dutch ambassador opens up about breast cancer fight

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Panelists during a dialogue that aimed to explore strategies for strengthening crime prevention in Rwanda on October 22 in Kigali. Courtesy

How Rwanda is scaling up efforts in crime prevention

Friday, October 24, 2025

Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Victor Zinda was born without any disability as the firstborn in a family of ten children

Man disabled by polio joins campaign against disease in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Ambassador Charles Murigande (center) attends the launch of books by ambassadors Williams Nkurunziza (R) and Gerald Zirimwabagabo (L) in Kigali on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Veteran ambassadors tackle leadership, parenting, nation building in new books

Friday, October 17, 2025